traction control FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owner's Manual

USING WINTER TIRES
Inflate the winter tires to the same tirepressures as those listed in the tirepressures table.
WARNING: Snow tires must be thesame size, load index and speed ratingas those originally provided by Ford. Useof any tire or wheel not recommendedby Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which couldresult in an increased risk of loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death. Additionally, the use ofnon-recommended tires and wheels cancause steering, suspension, axle, transfercase or power transfer unit failure.Follow the Ford recommended tireinflation pressure found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label (on thedoor hinge pillar, door latch post or thedoor edge that meets the door latchpost, next to the driver seat), or TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door. Failure to follow the tirepressure recommendations can causeuneven treadwear patterns andadversely affect the way your vehiclehandles.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Aggressive driving inany road conditions can cause you tolose control of your vehicle increasingthe risk of severe personal injury orproperty damage. The traction controlactivating is an indication that at leastsome of the tires have exceeded theirability to grip the road; this may lead toan increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death. If you experience a severeroad event,slow down.
The tires on your vehicle could haveall-weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. In some climates you willneed to use snow tires and chains on yourvehicle in emergency situations or ifrequired by law.
Note:The suspension insulation andbumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.Do not remove these components from yourvehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and chains:
•When possible, avoid fully loading yourvehicle.
•Chains could damage aluminumwheels.
•Use ultra low profile cables, 10 mm orless in dimension as measured on thesidewall of your tire, with 235/55R 17,235/50R18 and 255/40R19 on the rearaxle only.
•Do not use snow chains or cables with265/40R19, 275/40R19, 305/30R19,315/30R19, and 265/35R20
•Not all S-class snow chains or cablesmeet these restrictions. Chains of thissize restriction will include a tensioningdevice.
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•Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual(non-verbal) setup. Attempting toperform such set-up or insert datawhile driving can distract your attentionand could cause an accident or otherserious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safeand legal manner before attemptingthese operations.
•Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided onlyas an aid. Make your driving decisionsbased on your observations of localconditions and existing trafficregulations. Any such feature is not asubstitute for your personal judgment.Any route suggestions made by thissystem should never replace any localtraffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.
•Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result inan unsafe or illegal maneuver, if youwould be placed in an unsafe situation,or if you would be directed into an areathat you consider unsafe. The driver isultimately responsible for the safeoperation of the vehicle and therefore,must evaluate whether it is safe tofollow the suggested directions.
•Potential Map Inaccuracy: Mapsused by this system may be inaccuratebecause of changes in roads, trafficcontrols or driving conditions. Alwaysuse good judgment and common sensewhen following the suggested routes.
•Emergency Services: Do not rely onany navigation features included in thesystem to route you to emergencyservices. Ask local authorities or anemergency services operator for theselocations. Not all emergency servicessuch as police, fire stations, hospitalsand clinics are likely to be contained inthe map database for such navigationfeatures.
Your Responsibilities and Assumptions ofRisk
•You agree to each of the following:(a)Any use of the SOFTWARE whiledriving an automobile or other vehiclein violation of applicable law orotherwise driving in an unsafe mannerpresents a significant risk of distracteddriving and should not be attemptedunder any circumstances;(b) Use ofthe SOFTWARE at excessive volumeposes a significant risk of hearingdamage and should not be attemptedunder any circumstances;(c) TheSOFTWARE may not be compatiblewith new or different versions of anoperating system, third party software,or third party services, and theSOFTWARE may potentially cause acritical failure of an operating system,third party software, or third partyservice.(d) Any third party serviceaccessed by or third party softwareused with the SOFTWARE (I) maycharge an additional fee for access, (ii)may not work correctly, on anuninterrupted basis, or error free, (iii)may change streaming formats ordiscontinue operation, (iv) may containadult, profane or offensive content; and(v) may contain inaccurate, false ormisleading traffic, weather, financialor safety information or other content;and (e) Use of the SOFTWARE maycause you to incur additional chargesfrom your wireless service provider(WSP) and any data or minutecalculators that may be included in thesoftware program are for referenceonly, are not warranted in any way andshould not be relied upon in anyway.
•When using the SOFTWARE, you agreeto be responsible for and assume theentire risk to the items set forth inSection (a) – (e) above.
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Traction Control.............................................174Principle of Operation.......................................174Transmission..................................................163Technical Specifications - Mach 1................168Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.........223Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................259Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach1.........................................................................261Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................260USB Port.........................................................382Using Adaptive Cruise Control................185Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains.....................................325Using Stability Control................................176Using Summer Tires...................................322Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................390Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........386Using Traction Control................................174Using Voice Recognition...........................384Using Winter Tires.......................................325Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................242
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Vehicle Care....................................................291General Information..........................................291General Information - Mach 1.........................291Vehicle Identification Number................345Vehicle Storage............................................298Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................372VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................126VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............345Voice Control....................................................75
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93Warranty Information................................493
Washer Fluid Check.....................................275WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................293See: Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1............293See: Wipers and Washers.................................78Waxing.............................................................295Welcome Lighting..........................................83What Is a Connected Vehicle..................368What Is Automatic High BeamControl............................................................84What Is Cruise Control...............................184What Is MyKey.................................................63What Is Remote Start.................................123What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................132What Is the Garage Door Opener...........140Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Wheels and Tires..........................................301General Information..........................................301Technical Specifications.................................336Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................372See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork...........................................................368See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......372See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............................372Windows and Mirrors...................................86Windshield Washers.....................................79Windshield Wipers.........................................78Winter TiresSee: Using Winter Tires....................................325Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................276Wipers and Washers.....................................78Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.......223
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